The Pallavas Dynasty

101. Which of the following architectural elements is a distinct feature of Pallava temples?
a) Shikhara (spire)
b) Garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum)
c) Mandapa (hall)
d) Gopuram (entrance tower)

102. The famous “Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple” was constructed during the reign of which Pallava king?
a) Mahendravarman I
b) Narasimhavarman I
c) Rajasimha
d) Paramesvaravarman I

103. The Pallava rulers were patrons of the art of:
a) Poetry
b) Painting
c) Sculpture
d) Drama

104. The Pallava kingdom reached its peak during the reign of which king?
a) Simhavishnu
b) Mahendravarman I
c) Narasimhavarman II
d) Paramesvaravarman II

105. The famous “Shore Temple” in Mamallapuram was dedicated to which deity?
a) Shiva
b) Vishnu
c) Brahma
d) Durga